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21. John David Mann: How To Write Good (Or At Least, Gooder)

The Reader's Journey

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Study Word, Study Etymology

"There are so many words i don't know," she says. "I like to just look look how a word sounds and how it feels, and you know what the implication is." She shares two tips for aspiring writers: Study books and study the etymology of words. 'Your thoughts are real powerful in the way they shape your life'

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